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C LASSTIME www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 A5 HRCSD announces Elks honor ‘Students of the Year’ spelling winners The 19th annual Elks Student of the Year cer- emony was held in the Elks Lodge ballroom on the evening of May 31. Les Perkins, local busi- nessman and County Commissioner, was the guest speaker. He talked about the value of com- munity service and how the benefits of helping others within the com- munity are long lasting and beneficial in many different ways. This year’s winners were Caitlyn Fick and Madison Graham, first place, receiving $1000 each. Diana Lachino and Scottie Zeigner, sec- ond, received $600 each and Ibette Sanchez and Jessie Carr, third, re- ceived $400 each. The other monthly winners were Anneke Virk, Mason McDowell, Christina Garcia, Megu- mi Hosaka, Annelise Acosta, Joy Bell, Lucy McLean, Breanna Week- ly, Kylie Webb, Nancy Funez, Hannah Berry and Stanley Ocheskey. “I would like to espe- cially thank Linda Sanders for her help with the Student of the Month program,” said George Johnson, chair- man. “She has done a great deal to help this pro g ram over many years and I could not have gotten it done with- out her help. She has tireless energ y and thankfully finds time to help with this program. “I would like to thank ER John Buckley, Trustees Bear Trotebas and Wes Hadley, esquire Jean Hadley, secretary Bill Cross, Loyal Knight Gordon Leigh and PER Mike Frahm for their support, help and atten- dance at the dinner. Thanks also to Gary Griffith and Chef John for their help in the kitchen. My many thanks to Gordon Leigh for taking pictures; he does an outstanding job behind the camera.” Johnson continued, “This year’s students, like past years, are an outstanding group of young people. They have a career path outlined and are prepared for their next journey. We wish them well and thank them for what FIRST PRIZE WINNERS in this year’s Elks Students of the Year ceremony were Caitlyn Fick, left, and Madison Graham. The two won $1000 scholarships. Submitted photos MONTHLY WINNERS gathered at the Elks Lodge May 31 for the ceremony. From left, top, Madi- son Graham, Scottie Zeigner and Stanley Ocheskey; Caitlyn Fick, Lucy McLean and Jessie Carr; An- neke Virk, Nancy Funez, Kylie Webb and Hannah Berry; and Joy Bell, Annelise Acosta and Ibette Sanchez. Not pictured are Diana Lachino, Christina Garcia, Mason McDowel, Breanna Weekly and Megumi Hosaka. whether as a member of a team or through sponsor- ship. He also thanks Mead- ow Outdoor for their donat- ed use of the billboard through the month of July that honors the winners. Forecast Sunny Sunny Sunny “You allow us to recog- nize and honor these fine young students each year, and without your support, the programs would not survive,” Johnson said. “Thank you.” King Salmon Whole Steelhead or Blue Black Fillet Sockeye NEW CEDAR SMOKER “FREE” Alder Samples Smoked River City Tom Jenkins 108 Hwy 35, Hood River Next to Lampoei’s in Windance parking lot. S p r i n g H o u r s D a i l y 9 a m - 7 p m 509-961-3260 We accept VISA & MC CRS, GRI 541-490-6045 Daytime / Overnight High / Low (°F) 83° / 58° 88° / 59° 81° / 55° Sat. June 13 Sunny 86° / 58° Sun. June 14 Sunny 87° / 57° Oregon Weather Map Astoria 51° | 65° Newport 50° | 62° Tues. June 16 Sunny Sunny 541-386-1123 78° / 56° Wind Speed NNE 1 G 3 MPH Barometer NA Portland 60° | 88° Salem 59° | 91° Dewpoint 59°F (15°C) Visibility NA Pendleton 62° | 96° Bend 61° | 91° Ontario 66° | 100° Eugene 62° | 91° Last update 08 Jun 8:00 am PDT IDAHO Medford 66° | 98° Klamath Falls 57° | 87° CALIF. © 2015 Wunderground.com Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Ac`WVddZ`_R]]j EcRZ_VU EVTY_ZTZR_d 7RTe`cj BfR]Zej ARced Actual High / Low AGRIMET HOOD RIVER OR Lat: 45.6842 Long: -121.5181 Elev: 510 http://uspest.org North Bend 53° | 65° 78° / 54° @gVc #& JVRcd 6iaVcZV_TV 3140 W. Cascade, Hood River Humidity 69% WASH. This week’s Forecast Mon. June 15 Shop Local The Gorge W i l d C o l u m b i a S a l m o n Your Oregon & Washington Broker Hood River Weather Forecast Fri. June 12 Space is limited, so regis- ter today with Hood River Community Education at www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/ coe or by calling 541-386-2055. Class cost is $15 and includes copies of “Landscaping with Natives: Columbia Gorge”, “Fire-resistant Plants for Home Landscapes,” and more. For more infor mation, contact Megan Saunders at megan@hoodriverswcd.org or 541-386-6063. HOODRIVERHOMES.COM The Hood River News strives for accuracy at all times. If we make a factual error, we welcome readers to let us know about it by calling the news department at 386-1234. Thurs. June 11 Learn to create habitat around your home at the Hood River Watershed Group’s upcoming Backyard Habitat Workshop on Satur- day, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. While touring local back- yards, native plant cultivator and nursery operator Drew Merritt, wildlife biologist and gardener Cathy Flick, landscape architect Jurgen Hess, and gardener Sheila Ford Richmond will cover techniques for creating habi- tat on-the-ground, managing water on your property, and the benefits of backyard habitat for both landowners and birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. FRESH SALMON CAUGHT DAILY they have done in the com- munity.” Johnson thanks all mem- bers who contribute to the program and those who play in and support the an- nual golf tour nament, The June 6 edition of the Hood River News gave incorrect information on admission to The History Museum of Hood River County. The admission fee is $5 for adults; members, active military, and children 10 and below are free. Today June 10 each school that participated in the district spelling con- test are: Division I: K-5 Grade Bradly Lopez, Cascade Locks School, 5th grade Sean Counihan, May Street Elementary School, 5th grade Stephanie Reyes, Mid Val- ley Elementary School, 5th grade Hailey Stuben, Parkdale Elementary School, 4rd grade Jacob Kaplan, Westside El- ementary School, 5th grade Division II: 6-8 Grade Jane Filiault, Hood River Middle School, 8th grade Kelsey Stewart, Wy’east Middle School, 8th Grade – Tied for 1st Place Nicholas Lawrence, Wy’east Middle School, 8th Grade – Tied for 1st Place Division III: 9-12 Grade Natasha Needham, Hood River Valley High School, 11th grade, 1st Place Cleo Koerner, Hood River Valley High School, 12th grade, 2nd Place Workshops set for bird and pollinator habitats Corrections Date Each year, the Hood River County School District con- ducts a spelling contest. The winner of each school then participates in the district level spelling contest, which was held on Friday, May 29. The finalists are: Division I: K-5 Grade 1st Place, Sean Counihan, May Street Elementary School, 5th grade 2nd Place, Jacob Kaplan, Westside Elementary School, 5th grade Division II: 6-8 Grade 1st Place, Jane Filiault, Hood River Middle School, 8th grade 2nd Place, Kelsey Stewart, Wy’east Middle School, 8th Grade Division III: 9-12 Grade 1st Place, Natasha Need- ham, Hood River Valley High School, 11th grade All first place winners are eligible to compete in the state spelling contest on Sep- tember 5, 2015. The state con- test will be held at the Ore- gon State Fairgrounds dur- ing the Oregon State Fair. The first place winners of June June June June June June June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - - - - - - - 70/57 65/54 68/54 77/48 88/51 90/55 92/58 Updated Monday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. PST Data from www.weather.com 3Vde 3cR\V HRccR_ej
